heart-searching
Example Sentences
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In the aftermath there will be much heart-searching and even recriminations that this massive stockpile of ammonium nitrate was left unattended in such a sensitive place as the docks.
From Washington Times • Aug. 5, 2020
When Elizabeth, played with exquisite subtlety by Clare Foy, learns that her pledge was based on faulty advice served up by her lugubrious private secretary, Tommy Lascelles, she is full of consternation and hesitant heart-searching.
From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2016
Mrs. Caldwell had inquired again and again in that heart-searching hour which had preceded her sanction of the engagement.
From The Torch Bearer by Marquis, Reina Melcher
Beauty of substance, of mood, of form, of quiet, heart-searching phrase!
From The Book of Susan A Novel by Dodd, Lee Wilson
It certainly was a fine ram, but Dick noticed with inward disgust and heart-searching that Hazel seemed to show but little interest in it, or in his own doings.
From Harley Greenoak's Charge by Mitford, Bertram
